A course on Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, the greatest Purāṇic text, with Sanskrit commentary
The Śrīmad Bhāgavatam is likened to the ripened fruit of the desire-yielding tree of the Veda. It is the sāra, quintessence, of Vedic knowledge. Its study elevates one’s consciousness to the realm of pure being and bliss.
It has twelve sections and deals with ten topics: sarga(fundamental creation), visarga (subsequent creation), sthiti (regulation), poṣaṇa (nourishment), ūti-s (impetus for activity), manvantara (time periods of Manus), īśānukathā (activities of avataras of Bhagavan Vishnu), nirodha (annihilation), mukti (liberation), āśraya (ultimate shelter). The tenth topic, āśraya, is the main topic of the Bhāgavatam.
In this course, the students will gain an in-depth understanding of the following:
1) Philosophy of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam
2) Nature of the ultimate reality
3) Various avataras of Bhagavan Vishnu
4) The ultimate gain
5) The means to attain it
Method: Each verse will be explained by analysing the Sanskrit and referring to a Sanskrit commentary.
Philosophical and theological sections will be explained in great detail. The medium of teaching will be English.
Classes will be conducted online through Zoom, every Tuesday and Saturday 7-8 PM IST.
The initial aim of the course is to complete the first section (751 verses) out of the 12 sections of the Bhāgavatam in 84 classes.
Recorded video classes will be available to all registered participants.
Course begins: 5-Feb-2022, Saturday, 7-8 PM IST
Eligibility: Respect for Śrīmad Bhāgavatam
Teacher: Paras Mehta
PhD Research Scholar [Philosophy]
Research Associate, EFEO
M.A. Sanskrit [Indian Philosophy]
Fees: Rs. 500/- per month
To register, contact the teacher at
Email: psmehta.in@gmail.com
Phone: +91 7045083765